... as the cladding was a major factor contributing to the rapid spread and flashover stage of the fire (Mitchener, 2018). The manufacturer “Celotex” confirmed they supplied the rainscreen cladding system made of thick PIR and aluminium composite panels with a 50 mm air gap was fitted onto the façade of the tower...

... of the foremost cladding systems used in the UK. Over 500 individual tests have produced reliable data on the performance of different joint types. This paper summarises that data and identifies key design issues and solutions. Findings The research has demonstrated that metal building envelopes can provide...

... score for curtain wall and cladding facades. The proposed framework is intended as a practical benchmark to assess and document the existing condition of the facade and further assist in the proper management of the maintenance strategy of the facade throughout its whole service life. © Emerald Group...

...P.R. Bingel; J.J. Brooks; J.P. Forth The use of clay brickwork masonry as a cladding on framed building structures is reviewed and the problems with the modern form of construction for brickwork cladding highlighted. The potential for developing simpler, improved forms of cladding, in which free...

...Barry J. Hunt Describes a number of ways in which fluorescent dyes have been used to investigate different construction problems, highlighting in particular the areas of stone cladding cracking, moisture prevention in cavity walls and microscopical and reconstructed stone testing. Concludes...

... 1993 Concrete Condition monitoring Performance contract Cladding Corrosion Preventive maintenance Maintenance and restoration of concrete buildings Roger Sadgrove R o g e r S a d g r o v e is a chartered structural engineer and a Director of NBA Building Peformance Services. Within...

...Mark Baker Explores the causes, outcomes and remedies of cladding failure in its many forms, from life threatening component separation and glass breakage, to costly water intrusion and air infiltration problems. Demonstrates the cumulative effect of errors commonly made during the specification...

...David M. Howell Outlines the history of pre‐coated metal cladding, its use and the causes of failure. Discusses the process of manufacturing and the types of coating available. Examines the causes of failure, looking at loading requirements, span requirements, substrate type, profile, fixing...

..., impact resistance, adjustability, low weight,ease of cleaning and maintenance, experienced installers and good appearance. Outlines the various factors for success, and stresses the necessity of creating a breathing fabric to alleviate condensation problems. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Cladding...

...D.A. Button Outlines the development of window and cladding technology in the UK, dealing with two current projects – Fenestration 2000 and The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology at the University of Bath– which are directed at improving UK performance in the window and cladding sector...